Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
3x12 hrs
$2,177/weekOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Bring your progressive care nursing expertise to a high-acuity oncology telemetry unit in Columbus, Ohio. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity offers a dynamic adult patient population, strong interdisciplinary support, and the chance to care for complex progressive care and telemetry patients in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Job Details
- Position: PCU Registered Nurse (Progressive Care Unit RN)
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Location: Columbus, OH 43210
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- End Date: 01/25/2027
- Duration: 16 weeks
- Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
- Weekly Hours: 36
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
- Unit Type: Progressive Care / Oncology Telemetry
- Patient Population: Adult patients with solid tumor, orthopedic oncology, and thoracic oncology needs
- Charting System: Epic
Job Requirements
- 2 years of total acute care nursing experience required
- At least 1 year of recent PCU nursing experience required
- Current acute care experience must be active and consistent within the last 12 months
- Valid compact or state RN license required at time of submission
- Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Experience with Epic preferred/required
- Ability to float to equivalent or lower-acuity oncology or Med-Surg units as needed
- Strong background in telemetry, high-acuity progressive care, and adult inpatient nursing preferred
- Professional references from leadership or supervisory roles required
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, high-quality patient care in a progressive care unit and oncology telemetry setting
- Monitor and interpret dysrhythmias, ABGs, and cardiac rhythms for adult patients
- Support patients receiving complex therapies such as cardiac drips, insulin protocols, PCA, and heparin infusions
- Provide care for lines, ports, PICCs, feeding tubes, chest tubes, and surgical drains
- Assist with respiratory support including nasal cannula, HFNC, BiPAP/CPAP, and tracheostomy management
- Administer blood products while maintaining infection prevention and fall prevention standards
- Collaborate with rapid response teams, physicians, and interdisciplinary healthcare staff to support optimal outcomes
- Adapt to rotating day and night assignments based on department needs
Location Highlights
Columbus, Ohio offers the energy of a thriving Midwest city with a welcoming community feel, convenient access to dining, entertainment, parks, and cultural attractions. The 43210 area provides a well-connected setting for travel nurses seeking both professional growth and a rewarding city experience.
Apply now for this Travel PCU Registered Nurse job in Columbus, OH and join a healthcare team where your progressive care skills can make an impact every day.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
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Columbus, OH
About
Columbus, Ohio, is a midwestern city best known for its diverse food scene, lively arts and culture and friendly Midwestern hospitality. The city has something to offer everyone, from the world-renowned Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to the interactive COSI science museum and research center. Columbus has an auspicious food scene, with excellent local restaurants like The Guild House and Wolf's Ridge Brewing. It’s also home to three professional sports teams, including the Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL), the Columbus Crew (MLS) and the Columbus Clippers (MiLB). The Downtown Arena District hosts these teams at the Nationwide Arena, Huntington Park and the Great American Ball Park. Columbus also lays claim to Ohio State University, one of the largest universities in the United States.
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